In the 1970s, going to a restaurant was an anomaly. Now, it’s a growing part of Americans’ diets.
Meatpacking Plant Workers at Higher Risk for Severe Finger Injuries Compared to Other Industries
OSHA has reported that a lack of plant safety features at plants is a top concern.
OSHA has reported that a lack of plant safety features at plants is a top concern.
‘We Are Here With That Insecurity’: Mixed-Status Families Weigh Leaving Iowa
Immigrants are a major component of Iowa’s agriculture labor force. But the state’s new immigration law allows law enforcement to arrest and charge noncitizens with a crime if they are found in the state after previously being deported or blocked from entering the U.S.
Immigrants are a major component of Iowa’s agriculture labor force. But the state’s new immigration law allows law enforcement to arrest and charge noncitizens with a crime if they are found in the state after previously being deported or blocked from entering the U.S.
Graphic: Here’s Why Mass Deportation Could Affect the Nation’s Food Supply.
45% of hired farm workers were undocumented in 2017. Experts say the consequences of mass deportations under a second-term Trump could lead to lasting higher grocery prices and the collapse of the agriculture system.
45% of hired farm workers were undocumented in 2017. Experts say the consequences of mass deportations under a second-term Trump could lead to lasting higher grocery prices and the collapse of the agriculture system.
It Takes Tons of Water to Put Meat on Americans’ Plates. But Most Meat Companies Don’t Ensure Conservation in Their Supply Chains.
Climate change is making water more scarce in some areas, but water-intensive meat production isn’t slowing down.
Climate change is making water more scarce in some areas, but water-intensive meat production isn’t slowing down.
Regenerative Farming Practices Require Unlearning Past Advice
The pasture the flock grazes was once corn and soybeans, along with the rest of the Payne family farm.
The pasture the flock grazes was once corn and soybeans, along with the rest of the Payne family farm.
An Iowa Farm County Seeks Answers to Cancer Rate 50% Higher Than National Average
‘We need to find out what’s going on’: Palo Alto County has the second highest cancer incidence among all US counties.
‘We need to find out what’s going on’: Palo Alto County has the second highest cancer incidence among all US counties.
Graphic: Americans Eat Out Far More Now — And It’s Affecting Their Diets
In the 1970s, going to a restaurant was an anomaly. Now, it’s a growing part of Americans’ diets.
In the 1970s, going to a restaurant was an anomaly. Now, it’s a growing part of Americans’ diets.
Deportations, Raids and Visa Access. How the Presidential Election Could Alter Life for Immigrant Farmworkers.
Donald Trump says he’ll deport millions of undocumented workers, including many who work in the agriculture industry. Kamala Harris publicly supports a path to citizenship for farmworkers but espouses tough border policies.
Donald Trump says he’ll deport millions of undocumented workers, including many who work in the agriculture industry. Kamala Harris publicly supports a path to citizenship for farmworkers but espouses tough border policies.
Graphic: Tornados Are Increasing in Frequency Across the US
The new tornado epicenter is moving east, but intensity of severe weather events are affecting rural, agricultural communities across the Midwest.
The new tornado epicenter is moving east, but intensity of severe weather events are affecting rural, agricultural communities across the Midwest.
The Government Spends Millions to Open Grocery Stores in Food Deserts. The Real Test Is Their Survival.
‘Without the grocery store, communities just have a really hard time succeeding economically,’ an expert said.
‘Without the grocery store, communities just have a really hard time succeeding economically,’ an expert said.
Michigan Lands a Victory in Effort to Rein in Polluting Farm Waste
Ruling sets stage for stemming the mammoth tide of farm pollution in Great Lakes State.
Ruling sets stage for stemming the mammoth tide of farm pollution in Great Lakes State.
Minnesota Gov. Walz Brings AG, Biofuels Background to Democratic Ticket
Vice President Kamala Harris named Tim Walz her running mate on Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris named Tim Walz her running mate on Tuesday.
As Investors Pay Top-Dollar for Land, Farmers Are Often Priced Out
America is losing farmers. This is the role land values play.
America is losing farmers. This is the role land values play.
‘We Should Have a Sense of Urgency’ as Farm Drainage Tile Drives Nutrient Pollution
Agricultural drainage tile, a system used by farmers to increase crop yields, is a main contributor to excess nutrients in waterways.
Agricultural drainage tile, a system used by farmers to increase crop yields, is a main contributor to excess nutrients in waterways.
‘We Are Here With That Insecurity’: Mixed-Status Families Weigh Leaving Iowa
Immigrants are a major component of Iowa’s agriculture labor force. But the state’s new immigration law allows law enforcement to arrest and charge noncitizens with a crime if they are found in the state after previously being deported or blocked from entering the U.S.
Immigrants are a major component of Iowa’s agriculture labor force. But the state’s new immigration law allows law enforcement to arrest and charge noncitizens with a crime if they are found in the state after previously being deported or blocked from entering the U.S.